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Africa: Number of African-Born Millionaires to Skyrocket Over Next Decade - Report

19 April 2024

[RFI] Africa's millionaire population is expected to rise by 65 percent within the next 10 years, a report published this week has found. The new recruits to the rich club will come from the fintech and the media sector, says analysis from the Africa Wealth Report. [...]

South Africa: Power Outage Sparks Days of Protest in Joburg

19 April 2024

[GroundUp] Protests started on Tuesday, culminating with major roads to Orlando East, Pennyville, and Noordgesig being blocked on Thursday [...]

Ghana: 609 Die in Road Crashes 1st Quarter 2024

19 April 2024

[Ghanaian Times] At least 609 people died nationwide in road crashes during the first quarter of this year, as against 553 deaths recorded last year, within the same period. [...]

Somalia: EU Warns Against Ransom Payments to Somali Pirates

19 April 2024

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The European Union (EU) has issued a stern warning against paying ransom to Somali pirates, citing concerns that such payments could fuel further hijackings in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden. [...]

Nigeria: Nestle Reacts to Allegation of Adding Sugar to Infant Formulas in Nigeria

19 April 2024

[Premium Times] The reaction is contained in a statement issued on Thursday and shared with PREMIUM TIMES by the company's Head of Corporate Communications, Victoria Uwadoka. [...]

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Explores U.S. for Crude Shipment, Expecting Third Stock

19 April 2024

[Daily Trust] The 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been able to ramp up production leveraging on cheaper crude imports from the United States, a report has said. [...]

Ghana: Cyber Security Authority Engages Tech Providers to Counter Misinformation Powered By Ai

19 April 2024

[Ghanaian Times] The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned the public to be wary of electoral misinformation and disinformation targeted at flawing this year's general election. [...]

Zimbabwe: Zitf Preparations Intensify

19 April 2024

[The Herald] Kenyan President Dr William Ruto will officially open the 64th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to be held in Bulawayo next week, Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu has confirmed. [...]

Ethiopia: An Overview of Ethiopia's First Digital Education Strategy

15 April 2024

[Mastercard Foundation] Every month, stakeholders such as policymakers, EdTech entrepreneurs, teachers, and parents come together to discuss the intersection of education and technology at the EdTech Mondays Radio Show. [...]

Zimbabwe: Zimtrade Eyes Angolan Market

19 April 2024

[The Herald] National trade development and promotion agency, ZimTrade, is organising an outward seller mission to Angola designed to enhance linkages between local exporters and leading buyers in that market. [...]

Angola: Angola Prioritizes Modernization of Logistics and Transport Network

19 April 2024

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Permanent Representative of Angola to the United Nations, Francisco José da Cruz, stated last Thursdy, at the Organization's headquarters in New York, that the modernization of the transport and logistics network is one of the Angolan Government's main priorities to capitalize Angola's geographic position. [...]

Nigeria: Energy Expert Advises Governors to Domesticate Electricity Act

19 April 2024

[Premium Times] The energy expert advised governors to domesticate the electricity law and make tax break offers to encourage private sector investment in their states. [...]

Nigeria: Tinubu Working to Put Nigeria On Solid Economic Pedestal - Presidency

19 April 2024

[Vanguard] The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, says the administration of President Bola Tinubu is working to put Nigeria on a solid economic pedestal. [...]

Liberia: Transport Ministry Generates $2M in First Quarter

19 April 2024

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Ministry of Transport has disclosed it has generated a little over $2Million United States Dollars in the first quarter of 2024, as it embarks on the general inspections of vehicles plying the streets of Liberia. [...]

Liberia: Senate Committees to Probe $21M Unapproved Road Contracts Awarded By Public Works

19 April 2024

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The plenary of the Liberian Senate has instructed its Committees on Judiciary, Public Works and Public Accounts and Audits to investigate the Public Works Ministry for awarding over US$21 worth of contracts to several contractors without legislative approval. [...]

Liberia: OGP Partners to Track Budget Performance & Implementation

19 April 2024

[New Dawn] Liberia's Open Government Partnership Secretariat capacitates local journalists for effective budget performance monitoring. [...]

Zimbabwe: Saz Calls for Quality, Professionalism

19 April 2024

[The Herald] The Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) has called for professionalism among local businesses so they can operate sustainably and compete at the international level. [...]

Africa: Corporate Council on Africa is Thrilled to Announce the Confirmed Participation of Several Government Officials who will be Joining Us at the 2024 U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas on May 6-9, 2024

18 April 2024

[CCA] Their presence underscores the importance of fostering strong partnerships between the United States and Africa and highlights the commitment of both governments to enhancing trade and investment opportunities between our continents. [...]

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Will Always Win - President

19 April 2024

[The Herald] Zimbabwe will draw from its heroic past, human capital and mineral resources to confront and triumph against any form of adversity, including sustained attempts to weaken the country's currency and drive up inflation, President Mnangagwa has said. [...]

Zimbabwe: Tainted Meat Trade - Desperate Farmers Team Up With 'Men in Trucks'

19 April 2024

[The Herald] THE sight of strips of meat, hung on a string attached to two wooden poles for preservation as biltong, fills Khethiwe Sibanda with a sense of hopelessness. The meat being preserved comes from a beast her children slaughtered, not by choice, but out of desperation to salvage something from one of the family's herd of cattle that succumbed to January disease. [...]

Zimbabwe: Zim@44 - Forging Ahead With Economic Growth

19 April 2024

[The Herald] ADDRESSING the nation yesterday from Murambinda B High School, the centre of the national celebrations of the 44th anniversary of Independence, President Mnangagwa, while acknowledging the severe drought this year, was upbeat and positive about Zimbabwe and how it is coping. [...]

Zimbabwe: Chiwundura to Get 8 Village Business Units

19 April 2024

[The Herald] Plans are underway for the establishment of eight village business units (VBUs) in Chiwundura on the outskirts of Gweru in the Midlands Province as part of the Rural Industrialisation 8.0 programme. [...]

Zimbabwe: Zetdc, Skypower Sign Landmark Deal

19 April 2024

[The Herald] The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) yesterday signed a power purchase agreement with Skypower Global at the World Future Energy Summit held in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, a significant milestone in the development of Green Giant project, set to deliver 500MW. [...]

Zimbabwe: How SA's Middle Class Lost Their Wealth Over a Decade

19 April 2024

[The Herald] The chatter around braais and dinner tables these days is being dominated by the vast destruction of middle-class wealth due to the steady collapse of the residential property market. [...]

Liberia: Mass Dismissal of Presidential Guards Sparks Concern

19 April 2024

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Approximately 200 officers of the Executive Protection Service (EPS) are reported to be facing termination under the directive of the new Director, Sam Gaye. Allegations suggest that these personnel are being let go due to their perceived loyalty to former President George Manneh Weah. [...]

US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger amid Sahel region’s pivot to Russia

20 April 2024

The US built a base in the desert city of Agadez at the cost of $100m for manned and unmanned surveillance flights. [...]

Two Mexican mayoral contenders found dead on same day

20 April 2024

Killing of Noe Ramos Ferretiz and Alberto Garcia bring to 17 the number of slain candidates ahead of June 2 polls. [...]

One killed, 20 wounded in blast at Iran-aligned group’s base in Iraq

20 April 2024

Blast hitting Popular Mobilisation Forces comes amid ongoing attacks on Iran-linked groups as regional tensions soar. [...]

Are Chinese electric vehicles taking over the world?

20 April 2024

Tesla and other Western electric car manufacturers are facing stiff competition from China. [...]

Nigeria’s cybercrime reforms leave journalists at risk

20 April 2024

Amendments to the Cybercrimes Act are an improvement but remaining provisions can still be used to target journalists. [...]

‘I am prepared to die’: Mandela’s speech which shook apartheid

20 April 2024

Sixty years ago at the Rivonia Trial, Nelson Mandela made one of the most famous speeches of the 20th century. [...]

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 786

20 April 2024

As the war enters its 786th day, these are the main developments. [...]

What does Israel have in its arsenal that it could use against Iran?

20 April 2024

Israel has airborne and naval capabilities that it can use against Iran, but it must choose any target carefully. [...]

‘When will our good days come?’ The Mumbai cook voting in India’s election

20 April 2024

‘When all the money the politicians promise reaches our bank accounts, that’s when I will believe them,’ she says. [...]

North Korea conducts test on new ‘super-large warhead’: State media

20 April 2024

Pyongyang says new warhead designed for cruise missiles, adding that a new anti-aircraft rocket was also tested. [...]

Ecuador weighs security, international arbitration in latest referendum

19 April 2024

President Daniel Noboa aims to rally support for a military crackdown on gang violence as he considers reelection. [...]

What’s the solution to the rising tensions between Israel and Iran?

19 April 2024

The United States says it was warned in advance of the Israeli drone strike on Iran. [...]

Over 100 pro-Palestine protesters arrested at US university

19 April 2024

Police arrested more than 100 pro-Palestine protesters gathered at Columbia University’s campus in New York City. [...]

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree on ‘historic’ return of villages

19 April 2024

Azerbaijan had demanded the return of the four villages as a condition for a peace deal after decades of conflict. [...]

Strikes on Iran: Can one demand ‘restraint’ while funding Israel?

19 April 2024

Biden calls for 'de-escalation' in Iran-Israel showdown while hurling money at the most unrestrained actor in equation. [...]

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse

19 April 2024

A man set himself on fire outside the New York courthouse as a full jury was selected for Donald Trump's criminal trial. [...]

West Africa’s Sahel becoming a drug trafficking corridor, UN warns

19 April 2024

Drug seizures, mainly of cocaine and cannabis resin, have soared in the region, according to a UN report. [...]

Croatia’s top court bars President Milanovic from becoming prime minister

19 April 2024

Constitutional Court says Zoran Milanovic cannot take up PM post because he did not first step down as president. [...]

Man sets himself on fire outside of Trump’s New York hush-money trial

19 April 2024

US emergency crews doused the flames and took the man away on stretcher. He remains in critical condition. [...]

US policy is leading to a wider war: Jeffrey Sachs on Middle East tensions

19 April 2024

Marc Lamont Hill discusses US policy in the Middle East and the risks of escalation with renowned scholar Jeffrey Sachs. [...]

What we know so far about drone attack on Iran

19 April 2024

Iranian anti-aircraft systems have shot down suspected drones near a military base in Isfahan. [...]

Israeli raids cause ‘worst destruction in decades’ in Tulkarem

19 April 2024

An Israeli raid on a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank has caused some of the “worst destruction in decades”. [...]

People killed in Israeli raid in West Bank as US, EU sanction more settlers

19 April 2024

Violence erupted during an Israeli army raid at the Nur Shams refugee camp in the city of Tulkarem. [...]

India votes in first phase of marathon election as Modi seeks third term

19 April 2024

Polls have closed in the first of seven phases that covered 102 constituencies across 21 states and territories. [...]

Man detained in France after bomb threat at Iran consulate

19 April 2024

French prosecutors say no explosives found on suspect or at the consulate in Paris. [...]

Three men killed in retail park car crash named

20 April 2024

The car they were travelling in broke through a fence at a retail park and hit a footbridge. [...]

Historic London pub badly damaged in fire

20 April 2024

The Grade II-listed Burn Bullock pub dates to the 16th Century and is named after a former cricketer. [...]

London Marathon runners were fast last year - data

20 April 2024

Figures from an exercise tracking app show runners cut the median average time by about 12 minutes. [...]

What was behind the garrotting panics of London?

20 April 2024

Londoners were told there were no-go areas full of the criminal classes - was it true? [...]

Blossoms lost from landscape inspire street names

20 April 2024

Place names linked to blossom double despite the loss of more than half of all orchards. [...]

Man paralysed on one side eyes marathon world record

20 April 2024

Ahead of the big race, the lifelong Spurs fan met with defender Ben Davies for some encouragement. [...]

The man clothing London's brutalist icon

20 April 2024

Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama gives a well-loved London landmark a bold pink makeover. [...]

BBC presenter reports racist abuse on London train

19 April 2024

Mary Mandefield said a group of men were racist and misogynistic to passengers in south London. [...]

Client accuses therapist of rape during session

19 April 2024

Ella Janneh has brought a civil claim against Michael Lousada after he faced no criminal charges. [...]

Met Police apologises for 'openly Jewish' comment

19 April 2024

Footage shows Gideon Falter being told his presence is "antagonising" near a pro-Palestine march. [...]

'Chaos' as gaggle of Egyptian geese delays trains

19 April 2024

Commuters in London described "total chaos" when a gaggle of geese brought trains to a standstill. [...]

Squatters begin leaving Gordon Ramsay pub

19 April 2024

Four squatters left the pub on Friday after a court order was made to allow the owners to retake it. [...]

Having a Mayor: Hustings... what hustings?

18 April 2024

This week, the BBC London trio discuss hustings and why few candidates are attending them this year. [...]

How would the next London mayor change the capital?

16 April 2024

We asked London's mayoral candidates what they would change in London ahead of polling day on 2 May. [...]

Can the London mayor solve cost-of-living issues?

17 April 2024

BBC London spoke to votes in east London about how feeling the pinch could affect their vote. [...]

What is the London mayoral election?

19 March 2024

From bringing ID to postal voting, here's all you need to know about how to vote on 2 May. [...]

What does the mayor and the London Assembly do?

21 March 2024

With Londoners due to head to the polls on 2 May, the BBC looks at what the role means for the capital. [...]

The candidates vying to be the next London mayor

2 April 2024

The campaign to be the next London mayor has begun with the election due to be held on 2 May 2024. [...]

Behind the scenes at London's most glittering show

14 April 2024

An immersive theatre show opens, based on the Oscar-winning film Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. [...]

London charity tackles isolation through music

13 April 2024

The Spitz goes into care homes, day centres and hospitals to teach older people the power of music. [...]

The cab-driver brothers with designs on Brixton

8 April 2024

What started as a clothing design idea for Daniel O’Connell and Pete Adams has grown into a successful fashion business. [...]

Watch: E-bike explodes at a London railway station

8 April 2024

London Fire Brigade says e-bike and e-scooter fires are the capital's fastest growing fire risk. [...]

Swapping of the Guards: UK and France celebrate friendship

8 April 2024

Troops swap places in Paris and London to mark 120 years since the Entente Cordiale was signed. [...]

'People love my London Marathon costume - but animals are confused'

20 April 2024

Runners taking part in the London Marathon have had to brave training in their fancy dress. [...]

Can troubled Thames Water avoid collapse?

5 April 2024

The future of the UK's biggest water firm is uncertain as its parent company defaults on interest payments. [...]

Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil

14 April 2023

Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know

14 April 2023

So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022. [...]

Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

14 April 2023

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis. [...]

Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone

14 April 2023

This is it. [...]

Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

13 April 2023

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. [...]

Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

21 March 2022

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows. [...]

These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

22 March 2022

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report. [...]

Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

20 March 2022

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls. [...]

Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks

18 April 2023

Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by arriving onstage in hanboks: a traditional type of dress. [...]

Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings

30 March 2023

"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study. [...]

How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

11 April 2023

Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent. [...]

'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend

6 April 2023

Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats. [...]

Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

12 April 2023

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday, smashing the sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore earlier in his career. [...]

The surreal facades of America's strip clubs

6 March 2023

Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs. [...]

Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly

7 April 2023

We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode." [...]

'I was up to my waist down a hippo's throat.' He survived, and here's his advice

12 April 2023

Paul Templer was living his best life. [...]

They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside

10 April 2023

He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse. [...]

Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation

31 March 2023

Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers. [...]

The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall

18 September 2023

Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China. [...]

10 December 2021

Nelly Cheboi, who creates computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren, is CNN's Hero of the Year

12 December 2022

Celebrities and musicians are coming together tonight to honor everyday people making the world a better place. [...]

CNN Heroes: Sharing the Spotlight

10 December 2022

Donate now to a Top 10 CNN Hero

26 November 2021

Anderson Cooper explains how you can easily donate to any of the 2021 Top 10 CNN Heroes. [...]

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20 April 2024

It's official: now avoid credit card interest into 2024

20 April 2024